Österåker Municipality: Åkersberga, Svinninge, Täljö
- 📍 Location: Stockholm County,
Åkersberga: 21 km north-east of Stockholm - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 49,943 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Åkersberga, Svinninge, Täljö
- 📐 Area: 314 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- 💰 Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Österåker Municipality?
Österåker Municipality had 49,943 residents on December 31, 2025, up 3,299 (7.1%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Österåker Municipality in?
Österåker Municipality is in Stockholm County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 26 municipalities and its seat is Stockholm.
What are the largest towns in Österåker Municipality?
The largest urban area is Åkersberga with 37,714 residents, followed by Svinninge (3,325), Täljö och Näs (1,207), Bammarboda (759) and Nolsjö och Mellansjö (712). In total the municipality has 10 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Åkersberga from Stockholm?
Åkersberga is about 21 km from the county seat Stockholm in a straight line; Stockholm lies to the south-west of Åkersberga. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Åkersberga from Gothenburg?
Åkersberga is about 415 km from Gothenburg in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Österåker Municipality?
The land area is 314 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 159 residents per km².
What is Österåker Municipality known for?
Österåker lies in Roslagen and the Stockholm archipelago, with around 800 islands and islets, Ljusterö being the largest. The municipality has several castles from the 17th and 18th centuries and is served by the Roslagsbanan railway.